Leodis Leather Workshop Renovation

[@mlackey9812]

Tidy, tidy, tidy!......As a trades/craftsman of many many years I can tell all who read this that it is a HUGE challenge to keep thing, tools, projects confined to a certain space. Then to keep that space clean (American words vs.) tidy, ( UK version) is not only a skill but a window into the quality of any trades/craftsman's jobs. In my many years of such work the equation has always been the cleaner you keep your jobs, work space, etc......the more money your work commands....and that's always been the way it's turned out. I have the greatest respect for not only your work, which is of course 'outstanding', but knowing how incredibly challenging it is to keep thing in their right and proper place any time much less when your producing finished products can be and is. To you I say GREAT JOB, HATS OFF TO YOU! Thank you for sharing your work, skill sets, and all with we.....'the great unwashed'! Cheers from Southern California.

[@aod_fan]

Looks great! The lighter paint color not only makes the room look bigger, but makes it look more inviting. Love the organization that you have for the small space.

[@Leodis.Leather]

Thank you all for your kind comments, I'm glad you like this video! I wasn't going to bother filming this originally as I thought it might end up looking like a boring decorating video but if it's given some of you ideas and you've enjoyed watching it then that's great. New leather videos coming soon from the new workshop ... :)

[@thetopicala]

***** Thanks Ian for uploading this. This is what I should do with my premises. A bit jealous for you! Atb, Osmo

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

***** Nice to see that some Brits can actually build something :)

[@RichGwilliam]

***** My god man, that is a pretty workshop. I'm glad you did post it. Makes me want a mortgage.

[@Aervlado]

Dear Mr. Atkinson, Firstly let me thank you for all the info, experience, hints, tips and mistakes you have presented in your very informative videos posted here. I have been following and watching your videos approx. for past 3 years. Funny enough, I came across your videos a bit by "mistake" while looking at videos related to medieval sword fights, armours, etc.and just clicked a "wrong" video :-) Cutting a long story short: I´ve always been interested in the leatherwork but never had a chance to learn it from anybody in my country since no one was willing to share the secrets of the trade so to speak, so did give up on it all a bit. Luckily I did click that "wrong" video of yours. Was lucky enough to meet a few great people, while working in Britain last year, who were very very patient and told and explained to me the basics of the leatherwork. Thanks to them and your "contribution" via your channel I dare to say that I´m "Master of disaster apprentice of leatherwork" :-D and learning hard. Many thanks and greetings from Czech Republic

[@AreYouSure_]

Wow! Not only did you diy the whole job beautifully, but you came up with some very clever design ideas. Great work!

[@tripeee58]

I watched it again and I'm still amazed. Right proper renovation! Cheers! Well done!

[@simonkeyse8185]

There's nothing like a well set out workshop. Great Job Ian.

[@rezaangga1631]

you have gifted hands mate, leather craft building home appliances, geez that's awesome, envy with your skill

[@sportingchancesafaris5596]

You are brilliant Ian. An inspiration watching you work. Your tutorials are comprehensive and you take time to explain why you do things the way you do and why you should not do it another way - to me that is important. Thank you for sharing , I really appreciate your methodical approach. If you ever want to visit South Africa and wish to see our country life let me know.Regards - Roy Sparks.

[@bhumphries1701]

Whew, that was a full blown project. It turned out great!

[@jimhuskins8506]

Greetings from North Carolina, USA. I love your leather work, and I love this shop upgrade. Thanks for posting.

[@digisuz]

Sweet ! You're an all around terrific craftsman, Ian. Nice looking and well organized space. Thank you for sharing. It's fun to see how other people set up their workshops. You did a great job !!!!

[@jean-marclabonte2844]

Nicely Done. What a drastic improvement. It looks so much better and I bet it will be much more organized. Thanks for posting the reno. I look forward to your next project.

[@LiveFreeAndBushcraft]

I'm jealous... that a sweet setup. Love your attention to detail. Top notch job.

[@louisemissouri4410]

Looks so well organized. I'm so thrilled you did this, must make it so much nicer to work in there.

[@zerc1]

I enjoy your videos. I particularly enjoy seeing you work on what you feel is the best layout of the workshop /leather goods by yourself. I'm a DIY guy, I sure wish I could be as meticulous as you are.

[@mermaniel]

A true craftsman. Beautiful work.

[@alaskankare]

Like the new space, the butcher block walls are brilliant, now you can re-arrange things without worrying about how secure they will be.

[@JereCAustin]

Ian, I am slowly getting caught up on all your vids. I was kinda hoping u would be at least mediocre at remodeling, however, just like everything we have seen you do, you are a true craftsman. What a great job you did on this and all your projects Thank you for being such a gracious steward for your craft. Much appreciated.

[@birdsnest69]

What a difference. Looks absolutely lovely. Thank you for another inspirational video Ian.

[@jeffkatzer]

Oh wow, what an improvement. That is a beautiful work area.

[@MrSacok]

As an IT techie as well,I love it to bit especially the cable points , well done

[@michelleheath]

Wow! That's a great looking shop. Very nice. Like the Edger on the grinder. Great idea.

[@kennethhalianto5581]

seriously one man works? ian youre the best

[@SelfMadeProject]

Very, very nice. You made some great design and color choices, looking forward to future videos shot in the new space!

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Man, that is such a beautiful workspace!

[@DrZalt]

It looks way good now. Love the organization ideas.

[@TheNickHorton]

Now what we need is an updated workshop tour... PLEASE 😉

[@Leodis.Leather]

TheEDCchannel a tour of what, you can see everything in this video really there's no more space to show?

[@DarthGnomian]

wonderful transformation. This is a very inspirational video and something I aspire to do one day with the spare bedroom.

[@Slobberthegoat]

The new office looks great. I too am starting out on an old kitchen table. It's a nice solid oak table, but a little small. I finished a Tandy starter kit and am now waiting for some leather and a few supplies to arrive any day now so I can make your wallets (I have the build along). In the older office video you mention you would have your shop in your garage if you had a garage. I have a huge garage, but am planning on making my shop (eventually) in my house. I want to keep it inside where it's nice and warm during the winter. Anyway, another great video, thanks.

[@243WW]

Fantastic use of one of the smallest workshops I've seen! Big project. Well done

[@apsilonblue]

Nice job. I'm actually having a room added to the house ATM and this has given me some ideas to use in my set up.

[@enriquemontfort9065]

I'm speechless!! it just looks beautiful! congratulations!!!

[@keithbarkwood8102]

Nice work. That color really opened it up.

[@tripeee58]

Sweet renovation! Zero wasted space GR8 Job!

[@hidoisensei]

You're quite the handyman! Very impressive.

[@HonestDoubter]

Ian, I just watched this again as I am rebuilding my workshop. I am still amazed by your skill set to get this done. From wiring to construction - this is an amazing shop. Love the addition of the Armitage Slicker. And just think - when you pulled that paneling off the brick wall - your room got 4-6 mill bigger! ;)

[@Leodis.Leather]

HonestDoubter be fair it was at least 20mm ;) Every bit counts in there!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Beautiful job! Wonderful editing too! Thanks for sharing...

[@BeWoLeKs]

Wow. Great job and great new working area. Congratulations.

[@malgoon]

Beautiful job. Congrats on the new workshop!

[@demonicusrex]

a man of many talents.

[@curly85021]

Love the new look Ian. .. my shop is about the same size if not a bit smaller. . It inspires me all the time for new ways to fit a lot on my little space

[@TzitTzitsInASnap]

Congratulations. Looks lovely.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

Looks great. An organized, optimized workshop definitely pays dividends in increased productivity and lowered stress levels. I'm a new sub, you do great work and great vids. You've definitely got me contemplating clearing out a corner of my auto repair shop to try my hand at leather.

[@Darkworm6]

i can only dream about having a workshop like that. something i really want to get going now.

[@holatina4817]

Great!Very smart and useful change,I really like this type of video.Perfect hand work is amazing.

[@MrSirCedrick]

Amazingly beautiful, pretty smart Ideas for your new workshop! Thank you man!

[@thejonathandoan]

That was awesome!! Nice new leatherworking studio!!

[@christinashek4876]

Love what you've done with your workshop! Something to aspire to =)

[@ThePatriot4freedom]

Really great job on that. It makes me want to renovate my leather room, unfortunately I'm super lazy, but I can imagine that it would help me to be a lot more efficient at work. Thanks for the ideas. I love the butcher block style tables, seems like it would be a gray surface for leather work.

[@Htiat]

This is amazing! Love the new workshop place!

[@fredir3596]

Beautiful. I'm in the stages of planning my work space, I hope it's as nice as yours.

[@blueshirtmonday]

Hey Ian, really enjoy your videos and I've looked at this one several times for inspiration. Typically skip right to the end to see the finished result. Since it's been a year I was wondering if you could do an update? It would be great to hear why you chose certain things, modifications you've since made, things you would have done differently. Keep up the great work!

[@rinkrat1999]

That was an amazing transformation!! Well done!

[@LittleCherryHill]

OOOh what a nice space you have!!!!!!! Love it!

[@AlexSullivan]

awesome stuff cant wait to see the new stuff... loving the bench grinder mod too.

[@TheFunnyFatGirl]

Pretty great! You always take such time and effort with everything.

[@manuelartesanias8248]

Una evolución muy bonita. He aprendido mucho de tus videos, y ahora ya empiezo a hacerlo bien, pero aun te sigo viendo para inspirar me. Animo y sigue así que lo haces fantásticamente.

[@TechLeatherCraft]

Amazing workmanship brother! Keep up the good work!

[@heyimamaker]

What a difference that made, Nice work!

[@unclejack123]

Very nice job Ian.......as usual your attention to detail is spot on.............JRW

[@leilee203]

What a wonderful space to work in for your projects now. It's looks great. -You're quite the builder as well as leatherworker :)

[@MrOldclunker]

Very nice remodel of the room.

[@quirk2190]

You make it look so easy. Looks great.

[@tinkynex20]

great inspiration there Ian. Nice looking as well

[@wilcoxtube]

Very nicely done, Ian!

[@виталийМакеев-ш9к]

Молодец!!! Руки у тебя растут из нужного места.

[@evgeniydeus8137]

Nice job! I bet it feels good to work in new, custom and clean environment)

[@carlcotton1753]

Very nice job! You are a man of many abilities.

[@jaymewright7272]

Great video, its an amazing workshop and I'm glad to see you're able to do something beside leather, great job man!

[@ArmitageLeather]

Top job mate, looks awesome!!!

[@xkseraph86]

skillful craftsman.I have concerned about you since last year.your video attracts me at the first glance.look forward to more videos :)

[@Ammo1313]

Looks good. Hope it works as well as it looks.

[@michaelandersen5453]

like your work clean neat and beautiful. you deserve a nice working area like that and a model for someone to copy for there leather workshop

[@garyantley3973]

Hey, I enjoyed your rebuild video very much. Inspires me to do a it of cleanup and remodeling myself... Thanks for sharing!!! Gary

[@kinezo1961]

Nice renovation. It gave me ideas of how to set myself up a work space. Thank you from Canada. Eh !

[@ericsavoie8030]

Great job! An awesome shop, for an awesome craftsman

[@rickyruffle]

One of your best videos. This is seriously boss.

[@jefetheo]

.......oh!.......that was a really nice job made with expertice!!!.........and is a good glance about your other skills!!!...........congrats my friend.............I'm your fan!!!!............

[@snakehandlerjorge]

What a great space

[@chandaseng]

Very nice and comfy work place!

[@indigoycuero]

Beautiful workshop, thank you for your job

[@PrimalEdge]

fantastic work! very impressive job

[@johnnymotoeveryday8206]

Looks great Ian and you should pat yourself on the back! That 'new' space must be a joy to create out of.

[@FirebrandF5]

love the new set up. nice work!

[@pfitz671]

What an amazing job. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidzuniga4620]

Thank you for sharing this Ian

[@anders8240]

wow that really turned out nice

[@patw999]

Nice job, really looks good.

[@БьёрнОдинсон-х5б]

Good job, Ian!!!!

[@fsen1903]

excellent, lan Atkinson

[@shanitelkayam-adam2341]

looking good! i wish you enjoyable time making in there.

[@jbporter1]

NICE JOB! That's an awesome little workshop. Now get back to work. Just kidding. Keep the videos coming. Again, great job on the rebuild.

[@TheCarbaxin]

Congratulations, nice work.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Turned out very nice. Thanks for sharing atb John

[@GROCKEFELLERBARRINGTONIV]

Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@fenderman065]

Great looking shop...👍🏼

[@alantmcmurray2795]

Nicely done! Congrats!

[@TheNickHorton]

Stunning....just stunning ☺️

[@theelfman]

Very tidy mate, well done